| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $15.96 | 6.336% | $16.9712 | $16.97 | $16.95 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $227.56 | 5.557% | $240.2055 | $240.21 | $240.20 | $240.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $20.87 | 9.835% | $22.9226 | $22.92 | $22.90 | $22.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.32 | 7.527% | $233.6777 | $233.68 | $233.70 | $233.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.30 | 11.855% | $264.3134 | $264.31 | $264.30 | $264.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.63 | 3.665% | $138.5275 | $138.53 | $138.55 | $138.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.80 | 11.509% | $87.8691 | $87.87 | $87.85 | $87.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $930.44 | $1,004.4870 | $1,004.49 | $1,004.45 | $1,004.50 | |